Aug. 1, 2019 130th Airlift Wing aircrew members practice lifesaving skills When an aircraft goes down in enemy territory, it requires a clear head and the belief that one will make it out alive. Any mistake can become fatal. That’s why it is important to practice in a safe environment.
July 21, 2019 W.Va. Air National Guard medical personnel receive valuable, joint training during Sentry Storm 19 Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard participated in a CASEVAC, or casualty evacuation, exercise during Sentry Storm 19, held July 20, 2019, at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport.
July 18, 2019 Charlie West Spotlight - July July’s Charlie West Spotlight is Tech. Sgt. Bryan Trivison, an Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technician assigned to the 130th Operation Support Squadron.
June 20, 2019 Two brothers from ‘nowhere’ lead WVNG enlisted corps Command Sgt. Maj. Dusty Jones and his brother, Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jones, have both reached the pinnacle of enlisted ranks; both serve as E-9s in the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard.
June 19, 2019 Starbase West Virginia Summer Camps provide STEM learning for military kids Summer has officially kicked off with Starbase Camps for military children in West Virginia.
June 12, 2019 Charlie West Spotlight: June The Charlie West Spotlight for the month of June is South Charleston, W.Va. native Tech. Sgt. Bradley Morris, a Fire and Refueling Maintenance Mechanic assigned to the 130th Logistics Readiness Squadron.
May 17, 2019 Switzer takes command of 130th Operations Group Col. Bryan Preece relinquished command of the 130th Operations Group to Lt. Col. Richard Switzer during a formal change of command ceremony held May 4, 2019 at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, Charleston, West Virginia.
May 15, 2019 The Charlie West Spotlight - May The Charlie West Spotlight for May is Tech. Sgt. Jessica Mullins, the 130th Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), assigned to the 130th Force Support Squadron (FSS).
May 5, 2019 130th Airlift Wing welcomes a new commander Col. Bryan W. Preece, 130th Operations Group commander, assumed command of the 130th Airlift Wing from Col. Johnny M. Ryan during a formal change of command ceremony held May 4, 2019, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, W.Va.
May 2, 2019 Soldiers, Airmen vie for the title of Best Warrior in West Virginia Twenty-two Soldiers and Airmen from the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG), West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG), and the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), took part in the 2019 West Virginia Best Warrior competition at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia. April 26-28, 2019.